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Friday, April 29, 2022

Microwave Journal Vol. 65 No. 4

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Thursday, April 28, 2022

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Follow-Up Phone Calls E-mailMost employers are impressed with a job seeker who follows up by phone or e-mail, because most job seekers are not that assertive and enthusiastic. A phone call is more personal and effective but can be supported by e-mail as appropriate. Use these tips improve your results when following up:Get a time. Before you leave the interview, ask when would be a good time to contact the interviewer again and note that time on your schedule.Don't forget. Call or e-mail back on the day and at the time the interviewer suggested....

Wednesday, April 27, 2022

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April 22, 20XXDear Mr. Nelsonthank you so much for seeing me while I was in town last week. I am grateful for your kindness, the interview, and all the information you gave me.I will call you once again in a few weeks to see if any openings have developed in your marketing research department's planned expansion.Appreciatively,Phil SimonsVoice mail: (633) 299-3034E-mail: psimons@email....

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Monday, April 25, 2022

Dispatchit

Dispatchit is a delivery company similar to Amazon Flex, that allows you to deliver item to the customer on your own time using your own vehicle and get paid for your time. To qualified for this job, you will need a smart phone (Android or iPhone) that you can install the Dispatch app on, a drivers license, a car, be at least 23 years old without any traffic violation, and speak English.The job is very flexible and if you want to stop working at any time, just log into the app to stop getting notification. Sign up h...

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Seven Quick Tips for Writing Thank-You NotesUse these tips to help you write your thank-you notes:1. Decide whether to use email or regular mail. Use email to get a letter out quickly. Use regular mail if there's no rush and if you sense that the other person would appreciate the formality of a nice business letter. Of course, its probably won't hurt to do both.2. Use quality paper envelopes. Most stationery stores have thank-you note cards and envelopes in a variety of styles. A blank card or simple "Thank You" on the front will do.3. Handwritten...

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The Importance of Thank-You NotesWhen used properly, thank-you notes can help you create a positive impression with employers that more formal correspondence often cannot.When to Send Thank-You Notes-and Why1. Before an interview: You can send a less formal note before an interview, usually by email, simply thanking someone for being willing to see you. This note also serves as a way to confirm the date and time of the scheduled interview.2. After an interview: The best time to send a thank-you note is right after an interview, or at least within...

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How long have you been looking  for  another job? Never give an actual timeframe. Casually reply, "Time is not a factor because I am searching for the position that best matches my skills and goals."What type of person would you hire for this position? There really is only one answer to this question: "I would hire someone who has the skills and experience to handle the job. In other words, someone like me."Why do you want to leave your present job (or why did you leave past jobs)? Do not complain about your past jobs or employers. Doing...

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Racial or Ethnic MinoritiesThe good news is that most employers fairly consider hiring a person based on his or her qualifications. In fact, many employers go out of their way to give minorities fair consideration through active recruiting.The bad news is that some employers are still less likely to hire a qualified minorities because of negative stereotypes. Unfortunately, you are not likely to know which employers are being fair and which are not. Your best bet is to assume that the interviewer is being fair and will consider hiring you based...

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For Carol Price, an educator and lecturer with Career Track, much of this gender bias can be dealt with by establishing your equal status the second you walk in the room. "Once you do that, I really believe gender issues go away," she says. How do you establish equal status? Simply look like you belong at the interview. "That means my head is held up, my shoulders are back, I walk in without hesitation, and I put my hand out," say Price. "A handshake was originally devised to prove we were weaponless. In a job interview, that translates to 'you...

Friday, April 22, 2022

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Overqualified/Too Much ExperienceIt does not make sense that you could have too much experience, but some employers may think so. They fear you will not be satisfied with the job that is available and will soon leave for a better one.Go out of your way to assure the interviewer that you are not a job hopper. Maintain high enthusiasm for the organization's future, and present ways you could grow in this position. Suggest how you could solve long-term problems, build profit, and use your experience to help out in other ways."Too Young"Younger people...

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If you have a serious problem in your background, avoid careers and jobs where your past would be an issue or use job search method that are less likely to require this information as part of the screening processSensitive Questions About Your Personal SituationBecause many people consider the issues in this section-such as age, race, and gender-inappropriate for an employer to consider when making a decision to hire, employers are much more likely to use indirect questions regarding these concerns.Most employers will hire someone who convinces...

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Negative ReferencesMost employers do not contact your previous employers unless you are being seriously considered for the job. If you fear that one of your previous employers may not give you a positive reference, here are some things you can do:List someone other than your former supervisor as a reference. Find someone who knows your work and who will put in a good word for you.Discuss the issue in advance with your previous employer and negotiate what he or she will say. Even if it is not good, at least you know what they are likely to say and...

Blogger menu explanation

1. Posts - This is where you can create new post that will display on your front page. Most recent post will be on the top and older posts will move down depending on how old they are.2. Stats - This option allow you to see your website traffic, so you know how many visitors you are getting per day for each of your pages.3. Comments - This option, lets you view the comment your visitor posted on your website while reading your post. 4. Earning - This option is only used when your website reaches...

How to edit HTML and remove the footer information

1. Click on Theme2. Click the Dropdown arrow3. Click Edit HTML4. Scroll all the way down to the bottom to see the HTML code and information contain in the footer. You can use this to edit and remove all of the useless information contained in the footer. If you know what you want to remove but do not know where it is located, you can press Ctrl + F and a search box will appear at the top left corner of your screen. From here you can type in the search box and press Enter to find what you are looking...

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Military ExperienceEmployers who have not had military experience themselves often have misconception about those who have. Some of the stereotypes of military people can work in your favor, however. Here are some suggestions for making the most of your military experience:Employers want people who can get along with others. Some people assume military personnel are overly aggressive. You can easily handle this stereotype by being friendly or emphasizing community service.Employers need people who work well in teams and solve problems. The truth...

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Keep in mind that specific jobs might require an answer to some questions that might appear to be illegal for other jobs. For example, firefighters need to be in good physical condition because they may be required to climb a ladder carrying 100 or more pounds; therefore strength and health-related questions are acceptable in interviews for firefighters. Bartenders need to be at least 21 years old, so the interviewer can ask about age when interviewing for a bartender. In general, however, an employer is not allowed to consider information that...